A certified organic wine, the 2019 Valpolicella Superiore opens to a lean-bodied appearance with dark ruby and garnet reflections. The bouquet is quite classic in terms of Valpolicella, with hints of dried skin, pressed cherry and candied orange peel. The mouthfeel is thin and crisp and offers the informality to pair with oven-fresh slices of focaccia with rosemary and sea salt on top. This is a production of 40,000 bottles.

The certified organic and biodynamic Musella 2018 Valpolicella Superiore reveals dark cherry confit and pressed blackberry, with more dark flavors that are both lively and bold. Those layers of baked fruit are followed by spice, tar and smoke. This lovely Valpolicella shows a rich and soft approach; however, this 100,000-bottle production remains simple and easy-drinking all the while, ready for a platter of grilled sausage and vegetables. The blend is 85% Corvina and Corvinone, 10% Rondinella and 5% Barbera, and the wine is aged in large oak casks.

Easy-drinking and fresh, the 2016 Valpolicella Superiore shows a naked and pure quality of fruit with cherry, cassis and dried blueberry. It is hard to make out the identities of any one particular grape because we are talking about a blend of 50% Corvina, 35% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella and 5% Barbera. However, this bright ensemble of flavors hits the palate in an informal and food-friendly manner. Some 100,000 bottles were made.

Hints of incense and star anise perfume this creamy red, which shows plumped cherry and singed orange peel notes underscored by loamy earth accents. Bright finish. Drink now through 2020. 9,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Select to Add

Hints of gumdrop, smoke and tar underscore this elegant red, with light tannins structuring the cherry, plum, spice and herb notes. Open-knit and fresh. Drink now through 2019. 8,330 cases made, 700 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Select to Add